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53201 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 96.3 (Walter Edwin Read)
Referring to her own work, Mrs. E. G. White has written, in the Introduction to her volume entitled The Great Controversy, the following:
53202 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 96.6 (Walter Edwin Read)
… first reference to a prophet in the Bible. Even before this incident we see Abraham in the capacity of an intercessor, when God revealed to him His purpose …
53203 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 97.5 (Walter Edwin Read)
… that reference is made to but a few instances. In addition to giving warnings to the people, the prophets were called upon to give counsel on many matters. In …
53204 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 98.8 (Walter Edwin Read)
… . Numerous references could be given concerning this; the books of Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and some of the minor prophets abound in instances of this nature.
53205 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 100.2 (Walter Edwin Read)
Here reference is made to a “writing” that had been prepared by the prophet Elijah. But Elijah at this time was dead. The margin of the Bible recognizes this, for …
53206 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 105.4 (Walter Edwin Read)
“Testimony” is used with this meaning quite frequently. One might meditate on John 5:31, where definite reference is made to the witness borne by Christ Himself, both by word and by life.
53207 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 105.5 (Walter Edwin Read)
… is referred to also in New Testament days. The apostle Peter, referring to the work of the prophets before the advent of the Savior, mentions the witness of …
53208 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 105.6 (Walter Edwin Read)
A still further reference is the one under discussion found in the Apocalypse in the passage already referred to, where the apostle John, using the expression “testimony of Jesus,” clearly defines this to be “the spirit of prophecy.”
53209 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 105.7 (Walter Edwin Read)
… to the varied meanings of this word, it will be observed that in both the Old and the New Testament one of the meanings makes definite reference to the …
53210 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 106.5 (Walter Edwin Read)
… ”; this refers not to John but to Christ. The Revelation is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to Him, and Christ sent and signified it by His angel to …
53211 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 106.6 (Walter Edwin Read)
… as referred to in the first chapter of the Apocalypse. This revelation Christ gave to the angel. But it goes back further still; it is the revelation that God …
53212 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 107.2 (Walter Edwin Read)
… it refers to the testimony we as Christians bear when we witness for the Savior before the world and before our friends by precept and example. Others feel …
53213 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 108.1 (Walter Edwin Read)
… we refer to the prophets of ancient days. When they ministered, when they bore their testimony, it was the result of the “Spirit of Christ which was in them.” These …
53214 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 110.1 (Walter Edwin Read)
… ” with reference to the prophetic gift is found in the ancient Jewish writings. The expression occurs in the Targums on the Book of Genesis. Both the Onkelos …
53215 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 110.14 (Walter Edwin Read)
James Darmesteter refers to the “Spirit of prophecy” in his “Prophets of Israel,” in his Selected Essays, page 43.
53216 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 111.1 (Walter Edwin Read)
In the Abingdon Bible Commentary the author refers to “the bestowal of the spirit of prophecy on the seventy elders.”—page 302.
53217 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 111.8 (Walter Edwin Read)
… these references it is evident that John did not coin the expression “spirit of prophecy”; it was evidently a term in current use in his day, as is seen in its use …
53218 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 112.1 (Walter Edwin Read)
… is referring to those whom he calls John’s brethren. But who are they? In one place he says that they are the prophets. In the other they are those who have the …
53219 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 114.1 (Walter Edwin Read)
… , but reference will be made to a few passages from the word of God in this connection. One cannot ponder the sacred pages of God’s Holy Word without being made …
53220 The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church, p. 117.8 (Walter Edwin Read)
… years references to the same standard of truth are abundant, but further quoting will be omitted in view of the clear, concise expressions given above.